189Federal
75- Est. Invitations
- 62–72
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
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Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
As at September 2026, Registered Nurse (Perioperative) (ANZSCO 254423) has 557 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (10 at 85+ points), 1,434 in 190 and 1,394 in 491. Last 189 invitation: 75 points on 4 June 2026. Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 70 points (29 April 2026) and 491 at 80 points (13 November 2025). Cut-offs are trending downward across recent rounds.
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Latest Registered Nurse (Perioperative) invitation rounds & points
Subclass 189
↓ Easing75pts
4 June 2026 · ~27 invited
Unchanged · 3 rounds so far this FY
75–85 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 190
↓ Easing70pts
29 Apr 2026
Unchanged · 10 rounds so far this FY
70–85 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
↑ Rising80pts
13 Nov 2025 · ~1 invited
Down from 85 · 2 rounds so far this FY
65–85 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
189 places this financial year
FY2026-27 · estimatedShared by all 14 occupations in Registered Nurses, not just Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
14,528est. ceiling11,561est. 189 places2,240–4,870est. left after 15 Oct
58–81%
2,967 to 186 / 190 / 491~6,691–9,321 invited by 189open
15 Oct cut-off for the whole group: 70 pts · DOE 1 Nov 2025 – 2 Sept 2026
Who shares these places · 14 occupationsRegistered Nurse (Perioperative) used ~202–283
| Occupation | Est. invited this FY | EOIs ≥ 70 pts | In pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (Perioperative)254423THIS | 202–283 | 300 | 553 |
| Registered Nurses (nec)254499 | 3,460–4,903 | 5,198 | 7,444 |
| Registered Nurse (Aged Care)254412 | 991–1,339 | 1,463 | 2,020 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical)254418 | 624–894 | 940 | 1,668 |
| Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)254415 | 609–814 | 859 | 1,670 |
| Registered Nurse (Surgical)254424 | 294–417 | 447 | 748 |
| Registered Nurse (Mental Health)254422 | 232–295 | 307 | 414 |
| Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)254425 | 100–126 | 137 | 228 |
| Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)254421 | 55–82 | 88 | 135 |
| Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)254417 | 53–71 | 78 | 111 |
| Registered Nurse (Community Health)254414 | 51–65 | 73 | 124 |
| Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)254413 | 10–11 | 11 | 31 |
| Nurse Practitioner254411 | 5–11 | 12 | 15 |
| Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)254416 | 5–10 | 9 | 13 |
| 2544 total | 6,691–9,321 | 9,922 | 15,174 |
ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 13,929 ceiling, 10,390 remaining · Invited counts from community round reports · EOIs from SkillSelect 9 Oct 2026, before the round · How we estimate · All occupation ceilings →
Subclass 189 wait estimates · September 2026 EOI pool
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) shares unit group 2544's 189 places with 13 other occupations — these waits count Registered Nurse (Perioperative) invitations only. Check your score for the group view.
80
Points
54
Ahead
about 8 months
5/6
Met the cut-off
85
Points
10
Ahead
about 2 months
6/6
Met the cut-off
90
Points
2
Ahead
less than a month
6/6
Met the cut-off
95
Points
1
Ahead
less than a month
6/6
Met the cut-off
These are model averages across the queue — for your personal rank and wait based on your own DOE, jump to Check My Score below.
"Met the cut-off" counts how many of the last 6 subclass-189 rounds your points would have been at or above the round's minimum.
Figures describe observed invitation rounds and the current EOI pool — indicative only, not migration advice.
189 rank can be estimated from points and DOE; 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 are selected by each jurisdiction under its own policy and priorities, so a national EOI queue rank doesn't apply.
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How this occupation ranks
189
Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 FY
#38
of 196 occupations invited
▲ Top 19%▲ Rising
#38
This occupation · most invited →least invited
320 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 5 of 5 rounds
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
99last FY
221this FY
▲ +123%Round to round · last 2 FY
29
70
40
109
72
▲ Rising · invites per round
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Is 75–85 points enough for Registered Nurse (Perioperative)?
Can I get invited for Registered Nurse (Perioperative) with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Registered Nurse (Perioperative) in the next 189 round?
NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 9 Oct 2026projected cutoff 80 pts · DOE 10 Aug 2026 – 9 Sept 2026this group 1,418–1,851 invitationsthis occupation est. 31–48Get your verdict →
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Registered Nurse (Perioperative) if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
85DOE ≤ Sept 26
If 20 invited
80DOE ≤ June 26
If 50 invited
80DOE ≤ Sept 26
If 100 invited
75DOE ≤ Mar 26
If 200 invited
70DOE ≤ Oct 25
If 500 invited
60DOE ≤ Aug 26
If 1000 invited
All invited (553)
Or calculate a custom number
189 prediction — full row
This occupation's complete row from the 189 invitation-prediction table: latest cutoff, this financial year's estimated round sizes, spots left, and predicted cutoffs at each scenario.
| Last round | Cutoff | Aug 25 | Nov 25 | June 26 | Spots left (FY) | If floor invited | If anchored invited | Active EOIs | At/above | Ceiling remaining | If 10 invited | If 20 invited | If 50 invited | If 100 invited | If 200 invited | If 500 invited | If 1000 invited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26 | 75 | 34–40 | 93–109 | 62–72 | 2,899–3,993 | 75DOE ≤ Aug 25 | 75DOE ≤ Nov 25 | 553 | 170 | 10,390 | 85DOE ≤ Sept 26 | 80DOE ≤ June 26 | 80DOE ≤ Sept 26 | 75DOE ≤ Mar 26 | 70DOE ≤ Oct 25 | 60DOE ≤ Aug 26 | All invited (553) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 1
2025-26 · Registered Nurses (2544xx)
Ceiling
13,929
4.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
3,539
Remaining for 189
10,390
Spots left (FY)
2,899 – 3,993
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 35 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 21 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
Point Reality Gauge
EOI minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (75)
Key Insights for Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
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Points are easing. The minimum invited score has moved from 80 to 75 over the past 3 rounds — this can reflect round size, occupation allocation or EOI pool changes.
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Still 10 points above the EOI minimum. Despite easing, Registered Nurse (Perioperative) remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 75 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
- ℹ
15 rounds so far in FY25-26. Registered Nurse (Perioperative) has been invited in 15 invitation rounds this financial year. The round count alone doesn't indicate future demand or guarantee invitations.
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A profile of the invited
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Registered Nurse (Perioperative) EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Registered Nurse (Perioperative)?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 3,385 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
70
At 75+ pts
1,708
Below Cutoff
1,675
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
3,385
MoM Change
+67 (2.0%)
Peak Month
Sep 26 (3,385)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 09/2026 snapshot
Counts may differ from the EOI pool total. "Month Submitted" reflects the last submission date, and the Qlik data model may distribute EOIs across multiple months. Use this chart for relative distribution, not absolute queue sizes.
≥
In Queue
3,385
Oldest Waiting
Sep 24
Total Invited
628
Likelyⓘ
~11 mo ~ ~11 mo
Sep 2027~11 mo
Sep 2027Likely
Sep 2027~11 mo
Estimated wait based on monthly invitation rate variance. By the 25th percentile mark, there's a 25% chance you'll have been invited. By the 75th percentile, 75% likely.
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
82
MoM Change
-39 (-32.2%)
Peak Month
Nov 25 (263)
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Registered Nurse (Perioperative) round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 75 | 62–72 | — | — | |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 70 | — | 💰120000 | onshore | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 70 | — | 💰120000 | onshore | |
| 28 Apr 2026 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 70 | — | 💰120000 | onshore | |
| 20 Apr 2026 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 20 Apr 2026 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 70 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 20 Apr 2026 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 70 | — | 💰120000 | onshore | |
| 11 Mar 2026 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 5 Mar 2026 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 5 Mar 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 80 | — | — | onshore | |
| 1 Feb 2026 | N/A | WAOfficial | 90 | — | — | in_state | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 491 | Federal | 80 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 75 | 93–109 | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 34–40 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 491 | Federal | 85 | — | — | — | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 13 Nov 2024 | 491 | VICCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 75 | 44–70 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 75 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 75 | 24–29 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 6–7 | — | — | |
| 28 Mar 2024 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 18 Dec 2023 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~22Est. | — | — | |
| 25 May 2023 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~20Est. | — | — | |
| 25 May 2023 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~95Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | ~2Est. | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~32Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~33Est. | — | — | |
| 21 Apr 2022 | 189 | Federal | 90 | ~3Est. | — | — | |
| 21 Apr 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 21 Jan 2022 | 491 | Federal | 80 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 21 Jan 2022 | 189 | Federal | 90 | ~1Est. | — | — |
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- 189FederalCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
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- offshore
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- onshore
·· - 190QLDCommunity70
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- Salary
- 💰120000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190QLDCommunity70
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- 💰120000
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- onshore
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- 💰120000
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·· - 190QLDCommunity85
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- Salary
- 💰-
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- onshore
·· - 190QLDCommunity70
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- 💰-
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- onshore
·· - 190QLDCommunity70
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- 💰120000
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 190QLDCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190QLDCommunity85
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- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - N/AWAOfficial80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - N/AWAOfficial90
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
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- DOE / EOI
- in_state
·· - 491Federal80
- Est. Invitations
- ~1Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal75
- Est. Invitations
- 93–109
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189FederalCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity80
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- offshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity80
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189Federal80
- Est. Invitations
- 34–40
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 190NSWCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 491VICCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
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- Salary
- 💰-
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- offshore
·· - 189Federal75
- Est. Invitations
- 44–70
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189FederalCommunity85
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- onshore
·· - 189FederalCommunity75
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189Federal75
- Est. Invitations
- 24–29
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal85
- Est. Invitations
- 6–7
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 190QLDCommunity90
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- 💰-
- DOE / EOI
- offshore
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~22Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~20Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~95Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- —
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~2Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~32Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~1Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~33Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal90
- Est. Invitations
- ~3Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491Federal65
- Est. Invitations
- ~1Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 491Federal80
- Est. Invitations
- ~1Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
·· - 189Federal90
- Est. Invitations
- ~1Est.
- Salary
- —
- DOE / EOI
- —
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FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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Registered Nurse (Perioperative) 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Registered Nurse (Perioperative) for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
614EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
352(57%)
31M Trend
↑ 2474%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
528EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
277(52%)
31M Trend
↑ 2008%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
477EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
241(51%)
31M Trend
↑ 3742%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
491EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
248(51%)
31M Trend
↑ 4200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
405EOIs
Healthcare and Social Assistance
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
231(57%)
31M Trend
↑ 3840%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
275EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
132(48%)
31M Trend
↑ 2911%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
237EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
106(45%)
31M Trend
↑ 3271%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
347EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥75
165(48%)
31M Trend
↑ 3711%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Registered Nurse (Perioperative) visa grants
How many Registered Nurse (Perioperative) visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 336 skilled visas went to Registered Nurse (Perioperative) main applicants, the 40th most of 581 occupations. Most came through employer sponsorship (186: 241), while 190 fell to 27.
25-26* is provisional: the full year to June 2026 from a Home Affairs data release. Hover for the figures; the official release is expected in late 2026.
| Visa | Share of total | 2024-25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 336 | −35% | ||
72% | 241 | −8% | |
13% | 44 | −71% | |
8% | 27 | −72% | |
5% | 16 | — | |
2% | 8 | — |
494 includes the closed 187 (peak 9 in 2019-20). 491 includes the closed 489 (peak 12 in 2019-20). — means last year had fewer than 20 grants. Tap a colour to show or hide its line. The grey area is the total.
Show the numbers for every year
| Year | Total | 186 | 190 | 491 | 189 | 494 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 163 | 52 | 26 | 1 | 77 | 7 |
| 2016-17 | 129 | 37 | 13 | 1 | 72 | 6 |
| 2017-18 | 124 | 23 | 35 | 1 | 61 | 4 |
| 2018-19 | 162 | 31 | 53 | 6 | 65 | 7 |
| 2019-20 | 203 | 34 | 113 | 24 | 21 | 11 |
| 2020-21 | 236 | 78 | 83 | 60 | 3 | 12 |
| 2021-22 | 252 | 53 | 156 | 35 | 4 | 4 |
| 2022-23 | 532 | 162 | 115 | 14 | 233 | 8 |
| 2023-24 | 513 | 261 | 95 | 2 | 154 | 1 |
| 2024-25 | 336 | 241 | 27 | 16 | 44 | 8 |
Where they were granted
Employer location, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of Registered Nurse (Perioperative) 186 grants compares with its usual share of all 186 grants.
- 1NSWLess than usual24% · usually 33%57
- 2VICAbout usual20% · usually 25%48
- 3ACTMore than usual14% · usually 2.4%34
- 4QLDAbout usual12% · usually 15%30
- 5SAMore than usual11% · usually 4.1%27
- 6WALess than usual10% · usually 17%24
- 7TASMore than usual6.2% · usually 1.7%15
- 8NTToo few to saytoo few to compare6
- More than usual (1.3× or more)
- About usual
- Less than usual (under 0.75×)
- Too few to say (under 10)
Who was granted
Country of citizenship, 2022-23 to 2024-25 combined.
- 1India33.0%
- 2Philippines28.8%
- 3United Kingdom8.7%
- 4Hong Kong3.5%
- 5Nepal3.5%
Data: July 2015 to June 2025, main applicants only. Occupation is recorded only for main applicants in the Skill stream, so partner, parent, business and 858 visas can't appear here, and temporary visas such as 482 aren't in this data. Source: Department of Home Affairs, BP0068 (CC BY). The views expressed are those of ImmiTrend and not necessarily those of the Department.
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Common questions about Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
What points do you need for Registered Nurse (Perioperative) subclass 189?
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) was last invited for subclass 189 on 4 June 2026 at 75 points. In the last 6 rounds in which it was invited, the cut-off ranged 75–85 points.
Is the Registered Nurse (Perioperative) subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Registered Nurse (Perioperative) has been trending downward across recent rounds — though that doesn't guarantee future rounds will be easier.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Registered Nurse (Perioperative) (subclass 189)?
In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds in which Registered Nurse (Perioperative) was invited (most recently on 4 June 2026), the cut-off ranged 75–85 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 6 of 6, 90 points in 6 of 6, 85 points in 6 of 6, 80 points in 5 of 6, 75 points in 4 of 6. At 70 points or below, none of the last 6 rounds would have been met. Meeting a previous cut-off does not guarantee a future invitation — invitations also depend on your Date of Effect, the round size and other applicants.
Check how your own points and Date of Effect rank →What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Registered Nurse (Perioperative)?
For Registered Nurse (Perioperative): subclass 190 was last invited at 70 points (29 April 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 80 points (13 November 2025).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Registered Nurse (Perioperative)?
Subclass 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 invitations are issued by each state and territory under its own policy and priorities — not by national EOI queue order. ImmiTrend's Check My Score compares your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI against community-reported invited samples for Registered Nurse (Perioperative). Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Registered Nurse (Perioperative) for 190/491?
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC, WA. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How many subclass 189 places are likely left this FY2026-27 for Registered Nurse (Perioperative)?
Around 11561 subclass 189 places are projected for Registered Nurse (Perioperative) in FY2026-27. The Department of Home Affairs has not yet published FY2026-27 occupation ceilings, so this is an ImmiTrend estimate based on prior-year ceilings and current pool data.
How long is the wait for Registered Nurse (Perioperative) at 80 points (subclass 189)?
At 80 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Registered Nurse (Perioperative) is about 8 months, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Registered Nurse (Perioperative) at 85 points (subclass 189)?
At 85 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Registered Nurse (Perioperative) is about 2 months, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Registered Nurse (Perioperative) at 90 points (subclass 189)?
At 90 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Registered Nurse (Perioperative) is less than a month, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How long is the wait for Registered Nurse (Perioperative) at 95 points (subclass 189)?
At 95 points, the estimated subclass 189 wait for Registered Nurse (Perioperative) is less than a month, based on the September 2026 EOI pool.
How often are Registered Nurse (Perioperative) invitation rounds held?
Subclass 189: no federal rounds have been held yet in FY2026-27; the most recent was on 4 June 2026, and in FY2025-26 there were 3 federal rounds (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026), with Registered Nurse (Perioperative) invited in 3 of them. State nominations in FY2025-26: subclass 190 invitations on 6 round dates and subclass 491 on none (QLD, WA; 70–90 points).
How many Registered Nurse (Perioperative) visas were granted in 2024-25?
336 main applicants: 241 through 186, 44 through 189, 27 through 190, 16 through 491 and 8 through 494.
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Last updated 30 September 2026Sources:OfficialEstimatedCommunity-reported
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Compiled by ImmiTrend from official SkillSelect data.